Sangean ATS-818ACS AM/FM/SW Receiver with Programmable Cassette Recorder

price: $299.00

SKU: ATS-818ACS

Sales Rank: 33862

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Product Description

This multipurpose Sangean AM/FM with cassette shortwave receiver is a shortwave connoisseur's dream come true. The radio receives AM, FM and shortwave radio reception, and the built-in cassette recorder can be programmed to record specific stations at specific times. The dual-conversion receiver also has a beat-frequency oscillator for single sideband (SSB) and continuous wave (CW—i.e., Morse code) reception, which are 2 broadcasting methods used by amateur radio enthusiasts. The clock's dual time display shows local and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Also has continuous AM coverage ranging from 150- to 29,999-kHz. Other features include a preset system that holds up to 45 frequencies in memory, radio/buzzer clock alarm, adjustable sleep timer, signal strength and low-battery indicator, external antenna, AC adapter and a shortwave handbook. Imported. 7-1/2Hx2-1/2Wx11-1/2L".

Product Specification

BatteriesIncluded:: 1
Batteries:: 4 D
BatteryDescription:: 4 D
Binding:: Electronics
Brand:: Sangean
EAN:: 0729288028185
Feature:: Receives all shortwave bands from 120m to 11m
BFO (beat-frequency oscillator) for SSB (single sideband) and CW (continuous wave) reception
45-station memory
Programmable cassette recorder so you'll never miss your favorite radio show
Radio/buzzer clock alarm
Label:: Sangean
Manufacturer:: Sangean
Model:: ATS-818ACS
NumberOfItems:: 1
ProductGroup:: CE
Publisher:: Sangean
Studio:: Sangean
Title:: Sangean ATS-818ACS AM/FM/SW Receiver with Programmable Cassette Recorder
UPC:: 729288028185
MPN:: ATS-818ACS

Customer Reviews

Wish I have gotten it sooner.

I received my Sangean ATS-818ACS AM/FM/SW Receiver from Amazon.com in two days with the book Passport to World Band Radio, 2003 which is a must for anyone just starting out like me. In virtually five minutes I picked up the BBC and a broadcast from China. This is unquestionably the best radio I ever owned. I recently moved to a heavy populated district that is enclosed by trees so it has been difficult to tune in all the stations in my FM listening zone with my conventional radios. I tried XM Satellite...

6/4/2003 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Enjoyable radio adventure

This radio was a replacement for a Thomas Radio. With Television being a medium that is starting to become mundane we were looking for a new form of entertainment. We decided to revert back to radio ( talk / Variety ) and this radio fit the bill. I am very pleased with the ease of use and the reception on the shortwave band ( I am a novice ). Contrary to some reviews I found the sound quality very good. The tape recorder is a plus if you have friends that doubt what you might have heard. Overall...

5/1/2003 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Shortwave came up short

I bought the Sangean ATS-818ACS because it was recommended and because of its programmable cassette recorder. I was especially interested in listening to shortwave broadcasts for the first time and to recording AM/FM programs that I miss because I work nights. From Day 1, the radio was a pain to use. The manual was written in Taiwan by someone who could barely read and write English. Shortwave reception was dreadful, even after purchasing an outside antenna at Radio Shack. The programmable cassette...

5/1/2003 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

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